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chippy
chippy
5 November 2022

Remove coating on concrete driveway

Remove coating on concrete driveway

It's probably pebblecrete or something similar. The only way to remove it is mechanically. Basically jackhammer and then grind to remove any left over. There are companies…

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chippy
Nov 05, 2022 2:47 am
chippy
building-expert
building-expert
16 June 2022

Multiple cracks on 4 day old driveway

Multiple cracks on 4 day old driveway

The purpose of cutting control joints is to release concrete shrinking stresses and the cutting should be done within 24 hrs of the concrete being laid. Four days is too…

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building-expert
Jun 16, 2022 8:55 pm
building-expert
lindsayr
lindsayr
29 August 2021

Concrete Path

Concrete Path

Hi there, concreting the whole lot and putting a couple of drains in the middle of it. Unfortunately our stormwater goes to a rubble pit in the back yard and not out to…

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lindsayr
Aug 29, 2021 8:42 am

Hi there, Looking at getting a new driveway done. I currently have a single driveway and wish to expand it to a double. My block of land is large enough for council to…

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ndossy
Jun 02, 2020 11:21 am
Cyberminusie
Cyberminusie
11 May 2020

DIY concrete balcony repair

DIY concrete balcony repair

First job in the country house after quarantine for…

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Cyberminusie
May 11, 2020 7:26 pm
Cyberminusie
glenh111
glenh111
7 November 2019

Lay concrete over concrete

Lay concrete over concrete

Just an update...I purchased a bag of Ardex 46 for about $85. A little expensive I thought for 1 bag but it did the whole lot and managed to get about a 3 to 4mm spread…

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glenh111
Nov 07, 2019 7:54 am
robbert
robbert
12 October 2019

Sealing Concrete Pathway

Sealing Concrete Pathway

It's not necessary, but if you are concerned about aesthetics, then go ahead. There are more benefits which I am basing off on this (right under the should I seal section…

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robbert
Oct 12, 2019 10:41 pm
robbert

I’m not sure if this is the right section as this is my first time but I am trying to find someone that does gravel driveways like this picture as an example that will…

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Lovetropics
Mar 29, 2019 4:27 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 July 2017

Driveway thickness under 100 mm

Driveway thickness under 100 mm

I'm glad that they got back to you. Sorry that I couldn't be more definitive re the legal status of AS3727 but I am reasonably confident that it hasn't been legislated.…

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SaveH2O
Jul 09, 2017 11:10 pm
SaveH2O
qebtel
qebtel
25 March 2017

Brisbane Conceters - a Rant

Brisbane Conceters - a Rant

Thank you for your most excellent contributions here. I guess this thread really got under your skin, since you signed up just to reply? Hilarious. Hey I reckon your next…

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qebtel
Mar 25, 2017 8:53 am
Berek
Berek
25 January 2017

Concrete slope

Concrete slope

Which ever way you do it, you'll need to have a waterproof layer and pour all at once. Especially if it's under natural ground level.

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Berek
Jan 25, 2017 8:49 pm
mgilla
mgilla
12 December 2016

Cost of coloured concrete driveway.

Cost of coloured concrete driveway.

Can i suggest you look for alternatives to colored concrete. The finished product looks terrible.

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mgilla
Dec 12, 2016 6:51 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
29 October 2016

Restoring old brick paving grout

Restoring old brick paving grout

We have clay brick pavers around our pool that are about 35-40 years old. They are laid on a sand cement base. The pavers are still in good condition and still level. The…

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1960sModernistHome
Oct 29, 2016 10:56 pm
1960sModernistHome
Rudes
Rudes
28 October 2016

Steel in Concrete Slab HELP PLEASE

Steel in Concrete Slab HELP PLEASE

Bought 10 acres further out of town and when i contacted the building inspector about approval he laughed and said build what you like just don't go building a factory and…

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Rudes
Oct 28, 2016 2:40 pm
LittleGardenGnome
LittleGardenGnome
22 October 2016

Brisbane/Ipswich Concreters required

Brisbane/Ipswich Concreters required

All I can say is good luck finding someone to actually give you a quote and then to either turn up to do the work or to stick to the quote they gave you.

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LittleGardenGnome
Oct 22, 2016 1:27 pm
braylenjohnson432
braylenjohnson432
5 October 2016

Big enough driveway to reverse a car

Big enough driveway to reverse a car

Normally,Plan driveways with a minimum of 10 feet of width for each vehicle. If space allows, use wider spacing for easier walk-about space between vehicles, the driveway,…

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braylenjohnson432
Oct 05, 2016 1:40 pm
danrts
danrts
15 September 2016

Crommelin Diamondcoat PAving & Concrete sealer - thoughts?

Crommelin Diamondcoat PAving & Concrete sealer - thoughts?

Hi, I'm wanting to seal my concrete driveway, I came across this product at bunnings - Crommelin Diamondcoat Paving and Concrete sealer. ($150/10L). It's a solvent based…

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danrts
Sep 15, 2016 1:00 pm
vijaytee1
vijaytee1
25 May 2016

Help sealing exsposed agg

Help sealing exsposed agg

Awesome thank u do much

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vijaytee1
May 25, 2016 11:36 pm
vijaytee1
Adam.M
Adam.M
12 May 2016

Cracked cement layer under brick paving

Cracked cement layer under brick paving

Some of my thoughts: Most likely the concrete base did not have reinforcement and a compressed road base so it wouldn't take much to crack. The tree roots could have led…

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Adam.M
May 12, 2016 2:47 pm
qebtel
qebtel
6 May 2016

Gold Coast Driveway issues

Gold Coast Driveway issues

Really? I cant understand this. Again, photos are helpful.

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qebtel
May 06, 2016 2:29 pm
Nic and Shell 1
Nic and Shell 1
23 December 2015

Expansion joint foam aka able flex

Expansion joint foam aka able flex

Thanks for the reply. I'm more so actually wondering when to use the able flex if there's a law on it or not. I have able flex where it meets the brickwork but where it…

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Nic and Shell 1
Dec 23, 2015 9:21 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
16 December 2015

Hairline Cracks

Hairline Cracks

Thanks BW. They are so small I might just leave it And its that pebbly look - not plain.

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Saint Mike
Dec 16, 2015 1:14 pm
Saint Mike
claypot
claypot
20 November 2015

Qld Driveway Quote - too high?

Qld Driveway Quote - too high?

Make sure you check out previous jobs. Exposed aggregate is somewhat of an art and it can easily go wrong if they've not much experience.

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claypot
Nov 20, 2015 10:49 pm
Jsvc
Jsvc
9 October 2015

Removing concrete from on top of concrete. HELP!

Removing concrete from on top of concrete. HELP!

Thank you for your reply!! I've bitten off more than I can chew probably, considering I have no trade experience. I think you're right and it's screed. Let's say I don't…

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Jsvc
Oct 09, 2015 7:07 pm
mike100jobstodo
mike100jobstodo
10 September 2015

Concrete Appearance

Concrete Appearance

It’s quite normal to have cracks on your concrete. My family home that has concrete in its driveway was like this for years and we didn’t do anything about it. It was…

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mike100jobstodo
Sep 10, 2015 11:24 am
miteq
miteq
3 September 2015

Sealing exposed aggregate driveway?

Sealing exposed aggregate driveway?

Is this Sealer 202 a brand and from where can be sourced? Our driveway was sealed only two months ago but our Concreter used some super ****…

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miteq
Sep 03, 2015 10:23 am
miteq
vijaytee1
vijaytee1
9 August 2015

cheap concreters for driveway and alfresco

cheap concreters for driveway and alfresco

@vijaytee1 - I quoted and quoted aaaannnnnnnnnd quoted! But eventually found a really AMAZING guy- his name is John and he is a local with a…

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vijaytee1
Aug 09, 2015 4:40 pm
vijaytee1
Roomeat
Roomeat
18 July 2015

Black & White Exposed Aggregate

Black & White Exposed Aggregate

Has anyone got or seen exposed aggregate using Charcoal or Black cement with White stones? Wanting to do this for my driveway but looking for different versions.

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Roomeat
Jul 18, 2015 7:48 pm
Roomeat
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
19 June 2015

Exposed aggregate vs grey concrete driveway

Exposed aggregate vs grey concrete driveway

Ours isn't. I think it still has to comply with non slip regulations. It's also a coarser mix than interior concrete flooring.

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Treeseachanger
Jun 19, 2015 11:23 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
22 February 2015

Polish concrete in a waffle pot slab

Polish concrete in a waffle pot slab

yep well all that would be expensive... a standard concrete topping of 32mpa with select stones around $75 a sq mtr placed. I don't like putting metal strips in because…

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onc_artisan
Feb 22, 2015 9:47 am
onc_artisan
33amc
33amc
16 January 2015

Getting a driveway done. Springfield Lakes Qld

Getting a driveway done. Springfield Lakes Qld

The prices you have sound "fair" Just be careful it may be plus earthworks at cost. This can be a hidden cost so make sure you clear it up. Also check if the exposed…

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33amc
Jan 16, 2015 5:44 pm
bashworth
bashworth
6 December 2014

Concrete Posts

Concrete Posts

You can use a sand and cement mixture but make sure you don't get it too wet.

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bashworth
Dec 06, 2014 6:17 pm
bashworth
Crazyk
Crazyk
5 November 2014

Is this normal for concrete driveway and footpath?

Is this normal for concrete driveway and footpath?
1, 2

Clap clap. Keep the insults coming. You guys only add value EDIT: you've still not provided me any fact to dismiss my comments.

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Crazyk
Nov 05, 2014 5:17 pm
Crazyk
bpratt
bpratt
15 June 2014

filling a 25 x 25mm trench in slab

filling a 25 x 25mm trench in slab

Thanks mgilla, I thought that's all I might need, but thought I better double check to be sure.

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bpratt
Jun 15, 2014 10:31 am
AussieMark
AussieMark
7 May 2014

Travertine without slab

Travertine without slab

My alfresco is under the main roof with a cedar lined ceiling so I wanted a certain look. I will be continuing the stone from inside through the alfresco. My concern is…

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AussieMark
May 07, 2014 1:50 am
Sunshine2013
Sunshine2013
21 April 2014

Granite pavers over concrete

Granite pavers over concrete

Thanks Bashworth

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Sunshine2013
Apr 21, 2014 5:53 pm
Sunshine2013
Getjason
Getjason
16 April 2014

Coloured concrete paving.

Coloured concrete paving.

That is a chemical residue that has been left behind from the stripper .. Use a degreaser to remove this . Once you have removed the residue insure that the surface is…

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Getjason
Apr 16, 2014 8:25 pm
MR2
MR2
16 March 2014

Rising damp through slab - how to resolve?

Rising damp through slab - how to resolve?

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resou ... ngdamp.pdf I still recon exposing the damp course or whatever (air drains they call them)

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MR2
Mar 16, 2014 9:02 pm
MR2
namatanai01
namatanai01
3 March 2014

Is this normal??

Is this normal??

Yes we have sent written complaint about the work. Suddenly there was a heap of grinding today to tidy things up slightly but no acknowledgement of defects, only request…

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namatanai01
Mar 03, 2014 9:16 pm
bladex
bladex
22 January 2014

concrete cost for a small outdoor area?

concrete cost for a small outdoor area?

looks like the minimum cost will be $55 per SQM

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bladex
Jan 22, 2014 10:31 pm
Geoff1430
Geoff1430
3 December 2013

Concrete finish tollerances

Concrete finish tollerances

Hi there, Question regarding the finished quality and tollerances of exposed agregate concrete. This is the second attempt for the builder to do a driveway for us on our…

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Geoff1430
Dec 03, 2013 4:45 pm
ChrisM
ChrisM
10 October 2013

Sealing and Clean ?

Sealing and Clean ?

It depends on where you are as to the cost. I'll speak about Melbourne because that's where I'm…

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ChrisM
Oct 10, 2013 6:16 pm
bobthebuilder2013
bobthebuilder2013
24 June 2013

Sand and Gravel Mix

Sand and Gravel Mix

Hi guys, i am looking or somewhere to buy sand and gravel mix for a concrete slab in Brisbane. any recommendations would be much appreciated. On that note is the correct…

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bobthebuilder2013
Jun 24, 2013 1:04 pm
moxie
moxie
14 June 2013

extra concreting - reasonable price?

extra concreting - reasonable price?

Just got quoted $90 per sqm excluding GST for exposed agg paths here in melbourne

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moxie
Jun 14, 2013 8:32 am
Gibbo
Gibbo
10 February 2013

Recommendations for a driveway / concreter contractor Brissy

Recommendations for a driveway / concreter contractor Brissy

Hey Guys, We are looking to get a new driveway built and a slab put under the house at the back to. We would rather get it all done in one go so we are looking for…

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Gibbo
Feb 10, 2013 1:38 pm
macy_dog
macy_dog
15 January 2013

Fix cracked concrete stencilling?

Fix cracked concrete stencilling?

Thanks for the feedback. After weeks of haggling, chasing and disinterest it became clear that nothing was going to happen. Since the stencilling is just on our front…

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macy_dog
Jan 15, 2013 8:51 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
2 December 2012

Stencilled / Designed Concrete ?

Stencilled / Designed Concrete ?

Has anyone got this and can they offer advice. Does it add much to the overall price of the base path / drive ? I guess the colour is like colouring paint ? They do it…

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Saint Mike
Dec 02, 2012 8:21 am
Saint Mike
kexkez
kexkez
8 November 2012

What finish to concrete floor.

What finish to concrete floor.

years ago a work friend had the concrete in the main living area of the house stained ( like driveway stain) when the slab was laid. they planned to eventually put down…

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kexkez
Nov 08, 2012 10:29 am
kexkez

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